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Energy-Boosting Brown Rice and Lentil Mujadara

Name: Energy-Boosting Brown Rice and Lentil Mujadara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils; 1 cup brown basmati rice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 pieces large onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 4 cups vegetable broth; 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A classic Middle Eastern dish made with nutrient-rich brown rice, protein-packed green lentils, and deeply caramelized onions. High in fiber for sustained energy.

Prep 15 minCook 40 minTotal 55 min4 servingseasy

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Ingredients

brown lentils1 cup
brown basmati rice1 cup
olive oil3 tbsp
large onions, thinly sliced2 pieces
ground cumin1 tsp
ground coriander0.5 tsp
vegetable broth4 cups
fresh parsley, chopped(optional)0.25 cup

Instructions

1
Rinse the lentils and brown rice thoroughly under cold water.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until slightly softened but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
3
In a large deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and dark golden brown.
4
Remove about half of the onions to use as a garnish later.
5
To the remaining onions in the pot, add the cumin and coriander, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
6
Add the partially cooked lentils, rinsed brown rice, and the remaining 2 cups of vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
8
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, transfer to a serving dish, and top with the reserved caramelized onions and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

380kcal

Calories

12g

Protein

65g

Carbs

Fat

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